Harris v. State

Appellant Duan Harris was convicted in a jury trial of rape, aggravated assault, and interference with emergency communication. The victim was Mia Colley. For these offenses, Mr. Harris was sentenced to ten years in prison.

Mr. Harris now appeals, raising two arguments for reversal. First, he argues that the trial court erred in allowing Lakeisha Harris to testify about an alleged assault by him against her. Mr. Harris contends that this evidence should have been excluded pursuant to Arkansas Rules of Evidence 403 and 404(b). In addition, Mr. Harris challenges the sufficiency of the evidence…